The Board has granted an increased rating of 10 percent for the veteran's service-connected bilateral shin splints, finding that the condition produces functional impairment similar to arthritis with no limitation of motion but with X-ray evidence of involvement of two or more major joints.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed chronic problems with shin splints producing pain in both lower legs, particularly when trying to run. The latest VA examination found no limitation of motion due to shin splints, but there was tenderness and pain on use.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral shin splints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 5, 2004
- Citation
- 0400075
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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- Denied
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for bilateral shin splints and left knee osteoarthritis as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's military service.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, dismissing or denying all appeals.
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